Friday, November 1, 2013

I'm a traditionalist and for some reason I can't move right into Christmas without Thanksgiving. However, the store works a little differently and I know we all like to plan ahead for Christmas because it helps us to actually enjoy it a little more. So, in that spirit, I have add a big chunk of my Holiday Products to the store. It includes two styles (4 sizes) of Preserved Boxwood Wreaths (20% off thru Nov. 14th!), huge spools of Grosgrain and Satin Ribbon, Linens, Candles and Gift Wrap. I'll be adding more products in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned.

In the photo above, I tied a piece of ribbon around each napkin to give each setting a touch of color - an old trick I used to do for weddings. It is a really simple (and cost efficient) way to add some style to the table.

I'm thrilled to be offering ribbon in the store. The first thing I did when I started my event planning and wedding
design business (almost 8 yrs. ago - yikes) was buy huge spools of ribbon in every color. I love having yards and yards of ribbon at my disposal - a small, but worthy luxury... I am a very generous bow maker.

Because I am able to purchase it in such large spools, it
is much more cost efficient per yard than buying it at craft stores
(typically $1-2/yard). This ribbon priced at $0.40 cents/yard.

2" Grosgrain = $20 for 50 yards
5/8" Grosgrain = $8 for 50 yards

I have also stocked ribbon in Christmas colors, as well. You can see those colors here.

I saw this centerpiece concept years ago in Martha Stewart Living - a bundle of
wheat tied with an elegant ribbon in the center of the table. I LOVE it
for Thanksgiving. If I had a long table, I would do 4-5 all the way down the table with candles in between.

Instead of a standard plain place card for Thanksgiving, I love to have a
printed card like this that reads "I Am Thankful For" and then I write
the guests name underneath. It is such nice way to be greeted as you
sit down to a feast that is all about bounty and thanksgiving.
Sometimes knowing (and seeing) that someone is grateful to have us in
their lives is all we need to be fulfilled - feeling this love just
might encourage them to spread that love to others. I like that it
brings the real point of the Thanksgiving holiday into focus. Having it
right there on the table helps everyone remember what the holiday is
all about.

The card is a natural, creamy cardstock printed in the color Edgartown Sand.

This is my favorite candle for Thanksgiving. While you can definitely use the Lexington Wheat color with the Bundle of Wheat Centerpiece, I love that these candles bring out the color of the ribbon, that is used again on the napkins and the place card.

Each candle comes with a strip of beeswax to be used to help fit the candles in any holder and holds them perfectly straight.

1 pair, $10.50

If you're not hosting Thanksgiving this year, then you'll definitely need a Hostess Gift... because Thanksgiving is a lot of work - so reward your Host kindly.

Of course, my favorite kind of gift is of the homemade variety. I like my homemade gifts to be beautiful. I used the Grosgrain ribbon (again...), a Large Cello Bag and included a Thanksgiving 2013 tag. This would also be a great gift for neighbors, teachers and family.

I baked it in a Kraft Paper Loaf Pan. What is special about this, is that it is plain and simple kraft paper. I've seen many versions of these, but most have snowflakes and dots and colors. I really like the simple factor here. More earthy, as Ina would say.

The pans are great for gifts because you can make as many as you need at a time - you don't have to keep reusing the same metal pans over and over. Then, then kraft baking box becomes part of the gift, too.

The other special thing about this gift is....

I've also included a Natural Linen Striped Tea Towel. I think it is such a lovely gift - you'd be welcome back in my home anytime!

Like "My Everyday Candle," I had these custom poured by the same local
artisan. The scent is a cozy, chestnut with notes of cedar, fig, spice
and oak. It is just the thing to fill your house with on a cozy November
day - perfect for Thanksgiving time, but will also transition into the
Holidays, as well.

I have only had a limited number of these made, so be sure to get your order in soon.

I hope you enjoy looking through the rest of the Thanksgiving and Holiday products! Have a great weekend!

I really love the hostess gift idea and plan to use those items to create Thanksgiving gifts for teachers. I would love a recipe to go along with the kraft baking "pans." I'd love a recipe to include the usual baking times and such, but also how many breads you get from the recipe, how full to make the pans and how many can bake at one. I'm a sucker for a good, detailed recipe :) Thanks!

Hi Jenny, I am still trying to place an order thru Paypal...your website advertises you accept Paypal, and I have previously placed an order with your shop using Paypal. Please let me know if this is not an option any longer.